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Walsh will start in Sunday's game against Charlotte, according to Justin Turpin of WEEI.com.

The Celtics are down Jaylen Brown (Achilles) and Derrick White (knee), so head coach Joe Mazzulla will turn to Walsh to make his first start since New Year's Day. In 20 starts during the campaign, the 22-year-old is averaging 7.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.6 blocks and 1.1 steals across 21.5 minutes.

Scheierman will not start Sunday's game against the Hornets, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Scheierman started Friday's win over Atlanta in Jaylen Brown's (Achilles) absence, though it'll be Jordan Walsh who gets the starting nod Sunday. Scheierman has averaged 5.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 24.6 minutes per contest over his last five outings off the bench.

Clifford will start Sunday's game against the Nets, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Clifford returned from a two-game absence Saturday and struggled, making just one of 11 shots from the floor. Clifford will return to a starting role for the second half of the team's back-to-back set. Over his last five starts, he holds averages of 12.2 points, 5.0 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 33.2 minutes per contest.

Pritchard will start Sunday's game against the Hornets, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

With Derrick White (knee) out, Pritchard will enter the first unit Sunday. As a starter this season (49 games), he has averaged 16.7 points, 5.2 assists and 4.3 rebounds in 32.8 minutes per contest.

Shead will start Sunday versus the Magic.

Shead will be filling in for Brandon Ingram (heel), who was a late scratch for Sunday's game, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Ja'Kobe Walter, RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl. As a starter this season, Shead has averaged 11.7 points, 7.9 assists, 1.9 triples and 1.1 steals per contest.

Ingram (heel) is now ruled out for Sunday's game against Orlando, according to Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic.

Ingram was reportedly available, although it appears he suffered a last-minute setback. His next chance to suit up will be Tuesday in Detroit. With Ingram out Sunday, Jamal Shead will move back into the starting lineup

Reese will start Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Reese was held out of Friday's game against the Warriors because Alex Sarr (toe) was available. With Sarr out Sunday, Reese will return to action in the starting lineup. Reese has scored in double figures in each of his last three starts and posted double-doubles in two of those games.

Vukcevic is in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Trail Blazers.

Vukcevic was not in the rotation for Friday's loss to the Warriors, but he'll replace Will Riley in the first unit for Sunday's contest. As a starter this season, Vukcevic owns averages of 11.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.4 triples per game on 48/33/82 shooting splits.

Williams won't start in Sunday's game against the Kings, according to Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com.

Williams started in each of the Nets' last five contests, most recently amassing 16 points, two rebounds, two assists and three steals in Friday's 116-99 loss to the Lakers. However, the 24-year-old will head back to the bench Sunday, with Terance Mann returning to the starting lineup.

Barrett (shoulder) is available for Sunday's game against the Magic.

Barrett suffered a minor shoulder injury during Friday's game against the Pelicans, which previously placed his availability for Sunday in doubt. In the end, Barrett will be able to play through the injury. Over his last five games, he is averaging 17.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 29.0 minutes per contest.